Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 64%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Honey, Citric, Vanilla
- Description
- 0 ratings for the Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated could either mean a hidden gem or a risky endeavor at £150. With a hefty 64% ABV, expect 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' notes rather than the usual Islay peat.
Similar bottles to Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) — GlenDronach, £99.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Honey, Dried Fruit
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Jameson 4.5L — Jameson, £169.5, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s — Barton Brands, £180, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco, Honey
Different style alternatives to Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice — Mortlach, £208.33, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) — Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire, £99.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty
- Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail — Bruichladdich, £199, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 64% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, malt extract, honey, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
0 ratings for the Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated could either mean a hidden gem or a risky endeavor at £150. With a hefty 64% ABV, expect 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' notes rather than the usual Islay peat.
Explore similar whiskies
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
DrinkNeatly earns an affiliate commission if you buy via links on this page · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers